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Marco Island, Florida

Marco Island Fishing Charters

16 charter captains and guides fishing from Marco Island, Goodland and Isles of Capri, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

16 captains and guides9 publish prices$587 typical half day
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Marco Island fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Florida Boy Charters

Marco Island

Capt. Shaun Chute24 ft Morgan sportfishing boat, 300 HP outboard

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

NearshoreOffshoreFlatsBackcountry

Targets: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Snapper, Speckled trout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Grouper

4 hour backwater/flats fishing $6006 hour backwater/flats fishing $9004 hour offshore/nearshore fishing $700+1 more on their site
(239) 404-2260Website

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Glades Dayz Outfitters

727 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140

Up to 6 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Permit, Grouper, Snapper, Cobia

In-shore 4 hours (1-3 anglers) $600In-shore 6 hours (1-3 anglers) $800In-shore 8 hours (1-3 anglers) $1,000+3 more on their site
(239) 595-3474Website

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Inshore Odyssey

Goodland Boat Ramp (main launch); 750 Palm Point Dr

Capt. Glenn HauptRanger Bay 2510

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreBackcountry

Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Black drum

3 hr trip $425Half day 4 hrs $5753/4 day 6 hrs $750+1 more on their site
(239) 272-3572Website

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Native Guided Fishing

385 Angler Dr, Goodland, FL 34140

25 ft center consolesUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshoreBackcountry

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Pompano, Black drum, Snapper, Sheepshead, Speckled trout

Backwater half day 4 hr (up to 4) $575Backwater 3/4 day 6 hr (up to 4) $850Backwater full day 8 hr (up to 4) $1,100
(239) 259-4306Website

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Red Snarpon Charters

Marco Island, FL 34145

Capt. JonathanDorado 25SE, 300 hp YamahaUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreBackcountry

Targets: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Black drum, Goliath grouper

Half day (4 hours) $6003/4 day (6 hours) $800Full day (8 hours) $1,200
(239) 370-9441Website

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Sunshine Tours

Rose Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145

25 ft center consoles Reel Happy and Fun Fisher; Sunshine Express (USCG-inspected 12-passenger)Up to 12 guests

NearshoreOffshoreBackcountryParty boat

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Speckled trout, Pompano, Grouper, Goliath grouper, Cobia

Private half day 4 hrs (1-4 passengers) $650Private 3/4 day 6 hrs (1-4 passengers) $900Private full day 8 hrs (1-4 passengers) $1,300+2 more on their site
(239) 642-5415Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Marco Island?

How the 16 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Cobia.

Typical private half day: $600 (3 boats publish one).

Deep sea fishing in Marco Island: all 9 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Speckled trout.

Typical private half day: $587 (6 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Marco Island: all 16 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Speckled trout.

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Live from NOAA tide station 8724991, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Marco Island.

Full tide table and what is biting: Marco Island fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Marco Island

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$587$550 – $6006
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,000$900 – $1,2005

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Seasons

What is biting in Marco Island, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Snook
Tarpon
Permit
Redfish
Speckled trout
Grouper
Sheepshead

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: myfwc.com, marcofishingco.com, naplesoffshorefishingcharters.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Marco Island: local notes

Marco Island falls in FWC's Southwest snook region, where harvest is closed Dec 1-end of Feb and May 1-Sep 30 (a month longer in fall than the Tampa Bay region).

Source: myfwc.com

FWC's Southwest redfish region begins near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, so Marco Island waters are 1 redfish per person (18-27 in) with a 2-fish vessel limit.

Source: myfwc.com

Rose Marina at 951 Bald Eagle Dr on Marco Island is the departure dock for several charter boats.

Source: sixchutercharters.com

Goodland Boat Ramp is a launch point for inshore guides fishing Cape Romano, the Rookery and Dollar Bay and the 10,000 Islands.

Source: inshoreodyssey.com

Charter vessels without a federal Gulf reef fish permit may keep red snapper only in Gulf state waters during the season.

Source: myfwc.com

Questions

Marco Island fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Marco Island?

We list 16 charter captains and guides fishing from Marco Island, Goodland and Isles of Capri, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Marco Island?

Among 6 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $587 (from $550 to $600), and the median full day is $1,000. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Marco Island?

The species Marco Island captains list most often are Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Cobia and Goliath grouper. In October, the season calendar above shows Snook, Redfish in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?

Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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